My Father speaks to me in the most unusual of ways...this weekend I was stretched and forced to examine my heart of things I had hidden there. The urgings came while reading a novel. Yes, you read that right. A novel. It was an inspirational romance novel, but still. I looked deep down inside to the place where I hide things I shouldn't and found a lot of distrust because of lies that I had chosen to believe. My Father and I are in constant discussion about this, and He is teaching me how to truly forgive and let those hurts go. And WOW it feels good!
We went to Southwestern Baptist this weekend for a tour of the college. We know that the Lord wants Cameron to pastor, but his lack of degree is hindering him. So, we have decided after much prayer (tears) that we are going to pursue this path. Cameron will fill out the application and send it in this week, and if the Lord wills it, he will enroll there for the Fall. We will sell our house (hiccup) and move into a student housing town home (we are praying for availability). It will most definitely be a struggle and a HUGE change as the town homes are 2 bedroom/ 1000sq. ft. We are choosing to do this rather than buy a new home because the cost is so minimal that it is almost funny. We can live here for a semester and re-evaluate. It may not work for us, but it may be perfect. The people surrounding us will also be students with families (there were toys all over the place), so the camaraderie and fellowship will be priceless. We will be within walking distance to the college, so we can see Cameron much more frequently (he will be crazy busy with school and work). There is also a pool, playgrounds, and other fun facilities at our disposal. I am choosing to smile and look on the positive side. I am thrilled at the prospect of strengthening my walk with Him and making new friends who are in the same phase of life as I am. There are classes just for the wives of students (to learn how to take that role and support your man!) and also fellowships for us wives...it sounds like a fun adventure, and I am ready to face it head on with a heart of joy (remind me of this when I come here whining and crying of no space or friends)!!
So that is our weekend. Life Changing. Awakening. Hopeful.
3 comments:
Wow!! This will be a big change for you guys. It will be a good one for y'all, though. You are always able to make the best out of ANYTHING you do. You'll do the same thing with this. We will keep you guys in our prayers, Steph. We luv y'all.
It sounds like a really good move for you guys. Fun, adventerous, but most of all, for GOD! How great!
I know this is a hard decision for you and Cameron, but I am so excited that you will be my neighbor again! I'm envisioning lots of playdates....
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